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Best Schools in Petersburg, TN
Petersburg, TN has 13 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,606 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Petersburg meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Petersburg, TN
The top high schools in Petersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1201 Students
2. Cornersville School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 442 Students
3. Richland School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Giles County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 646 Students
4. Marshall Co High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 815 Students
5. Shelbyville Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1553 Students
Best Middle Schools in Petersburg, TN
The top middle schools in Petersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westhills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall County • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 603 Students
2. Lewisburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 429 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Petersburg, TN
The top elementary schools in Petersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Giles County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 524 Students
2. Cornersville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall County • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 468 Students
3. Unity School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 436 Students
4. Liberty Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 630 Students
5. Marshall Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall County • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 388 Students
6. Oak Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall County • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 471 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Petersburg, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Petersburg, TN has a total population of 2,625 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Petersburg, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Petersburg, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Petersburg, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Petersburg, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Petersburg, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Petersburg, TN
How many schools are in Petersburg, TN?
Petersburg, TN has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,606 students in total.
How do schools in Petersburg perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Petersburg score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Petersburg meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Petersburg?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 36%
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- Actual: 39%
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- Projected: 38%
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Every school in Petersburg
1 of 1 schools in Petersburg carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Petersburg. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.